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Best way to clean MAF sensor?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
Best way to clean MAF sensor?
Hello All,
What is the best way to clean a MAF sensor without causing damage? I'm using a K&N oiled filter and am sure I need to clean the sensor by now. What do you guys recommend? And when I say guys I mean ladies too. It is Valentine's Day and I don't want to live to regret including you.
What is the best way to clean a MAF sensor without causing damage? I'm using a K&N oiled filter and am sure I need to clean the sensor by now. What do you guys recommend? And when I say guys I mean ladies too. It is Valentine's Day and I don't want to live to regret including you.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Dyer, IN
Hello All,
What is the best way to clean a MAF sensor without causing damage? I'm using a K&N oiled filter and am sure I need to clean the sensor by now. What do you guys recommend? And when I say guys I mean ladies too. It is Valentine's Day and I don't want to live to regret including you.
What is the best way to clean a MAF sensor without causing damage? I'm using a K&N oiled filter and am sure I need to clean the sensor by now. What do you guys recommend? And when I say guys I mean ladies too. It is Valentine's Day and I don't want to live to regret including you.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Freeport, FL
It's doubtful that your MAF is dirty due to simply using a K&N filter. If you excessively oil the filter, then maybe, but not if it's been used in it's intended manner. But a quick spray with CRC's cleaner won't hurt.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
Removed MAF and cleaned with spray on Brake Cleaner
Did this on a nice warm day. Removed MAF. Sprayed wires and inside passage with brake cleaner. DO NOT TOUCH THE WIRES! Let dry thoroughly. Cleaned TB with carb cleaner. Replaced MAF. No more sputtering at moderate throttle at 50-60 MPH. (had replaced plugs and wires about 3 months prior so I knew they weren't causing the sputtering)
Melting Slicks
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From: pawleys island sc
Tech Contributor
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I've used both electrical parts cleaner spray as well as brake parts cleaner spray with no negative effects from either. As stated above, do not touch the wires or elements of the sensor.
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